Garneth Jean Pendon
Antioch,CA
Summary
Evaluation professional equipped with solid foundation in conducting detailed assessments and program evaluations. Known for consistent focus on delivering accurate and actionable feedback, ensuring continuous program enhancement. Emphasizes teamwork and adaptability to meet evolving project demands while demonstrating strong analytical and communication skills.
Professional with strong background in evaluation and analysis, prepared to contribute effectively to team. Adept in data collection, statistical analysis, and report generation. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving measurable outcomes. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Evaluation Assistant
City and County of San Francisco
12.2005 - Current
- Led initiatives aimed at optimizing workflows which resulted in increased productivity within the department.
- Managed daily operations, including staff scheduling, budgeting, and lab maintenance tasks.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Pre Analytic Laboratory III
Stanford Health Care Emergency Trauma Department
10.2021 - 10.2024
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Promoted a positive atmosphere within the phlebotomy department through active participation in team meetings and effective communication with colleagues.
- Actively engaged with patients to educate them on proper post-draw care, reducing potential complications and ensuring their comfort throughout the process.
- Contributed to the development of phlebotomy training materials, enhancing the skillset of new employees and improving overall team performance.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sterilization of phlebotomy equipment, ensuring patient safety.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
Hospital Laboratory Technician II
University of California, Los Angeles
07.2001 - 02.2004
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Reduced errors in sample handling by providing thorough training to new lab personnel on proper techniques and procedures.
- Improved laboratory efficiency by streamlining sample processing procedures and reducing turnaround times.
- Streamlined workflows by developing efficient systems for tracking, organizing, and managing sample inventories.
- Enhanced product quality by conducting detailed sample analyses and identifying areas for improvement.
- Organized and maintained sample inventory, ensuring efficient retrieval for testing.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
Phlebotomist Technician
Quest Diagnostic Laboratories
08.2000 - 09.2001
- Reduced patient anxiety through compassionate communication and expert venipuncture techniques.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - License Vocational Nurse
Centerpointe Nursing School
Daly City, CA06-2008
Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Heald College
San Francisco, CA07-2002
No Degree - Certified Phlebotomy Technician
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA05-2000
High School Diploma -
Balboa High School
San Francisco, CA06-1999
Skills
- Data collection
- Training facilitation
- Policy analysis
- Interview techniques
- Teamwork
- Outcome assessment
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
Timeline
Pre Analytic Laboratory III
Stanford Health Care Emergency Trauma Department
10.2021 - 10.2024
Medical Evaluation Assistant
City and County of San Francisco
12.2005 - Current
Hospital Laboratory Technician II
University of California, Los Angeles
07.2001 - 02.2004
Phlebotomist Technician
Quest Diagnostic Laboratories
08.2000 - 09.2001
Associate of Science - License Vocational Nurse
Centerpointe Nursing School
Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Heald College
No Degree - Certified Phlebotomy Technician
University of California, Los Angeles
High School Diploma -
Balboa High School
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